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M4.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 08:13:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 08:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 08:13:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.81000, -97.77000
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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